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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 37.78 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 37.78 and 24.90 is: 34.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 37.78 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/37.78 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 37.78 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.72/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.41

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